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‘Reactions’ Explains the Carl Sagan Quote ‘We Are Made of Star Stuff’ and How Stars Form the Elements
A recent episode of The American Chemical Society series Reactions explains astronomer Carl Sagan’s famous quote “We are made of star stuff,” by explaining how the different elements…
How to Talk to a Barber to Get a Perfect Haircut
A video by The Art of Manliness (previously) and videographer Andrew Edwards explains how a customer should talk to a barber to get the exact haircut…
The 2014 San Francisco Tweed Ride, A Bicycle Ride for Dapper Cyclists
The 2014 San Francisco Tweed Ride, a bicycle ride for dapper cyclists, takes place November 16. The ride will begin at Patricia’s Green in San…
How the Ebola Virus Exploits the Immune System to Attack the Body
In a recent video, Munich-based design firm Kurzgesagt explains how the Ebola virus exploits the immune system to attack the body, but also makes a case for…
Stan Lee Rants About the People Who Ask Him ‘When Are You Going to Retire?’
On a recent episode of Stan’s Rants (previously) on World of Heroes, legendary comic creator Stan Lee rants about the many people who ask him…
Helpful Schnauzer Dog Gently Ensures That His Human Sibling Is Safely Tucked Into Bed
A very helpful schnauzer goes to great lengths to ensure that his human sibling is safely tucked into bed by gently nudging the blanket with…
‘The Life and Death of Tommy Chaos and Stacey Danger’, A Short But Charming Epic Sci-Fi Love Story
“The Life and Death of Tommy Chaos and Stacey Danger” is a science-fiction romantic comedy short film directed by New York filmmaker Michael Lukk Litwak…
The Tiny Baby Sea Otter Who Was Rescued Off the California Coast Finds New Home at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago
A tiny orphaned southern sea otter pup, currently known as Pup 681, has found a new home at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois after…
The Dynamic Chair, A Desk Chair Concept That Uses Full Body Movement to Interface With a Computer
The Dynamic Chair is a piece of office furniture created by Dutch designer Govert Flint that utilizes whole body movement to interact with a computer,…
‘Blend Out’, A Short Film About a Journeyman Beatboxer Jamming With Musicians of Different Genres
“Blend Out” is a short film created by production house Spy Films for Grand Marnier liqueur about a beatboxer who sits in with various musicians…